"Before trying blackhead pore strips, remove any dead skin cells by putting a piece of tape on the top layer of your nose. The strips will remove double the amount of blackheads than they would have before." --Luisa, 23, Los Angeles, CA

"Try not to use foundation on a daily basis because it can clog your pores." --Rachel, 16, Towson, MD

"Get an extraction done at a salon once a month. They put a steamer over you to open up your pores, and then they apply light pressure to your skin to extract all the dirty goop!" --Jessica, 14, Strathroy, Canada